Tutor,Elementary School,Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional Job Waco area,Texas USA,Education / Teaching

Job Title:

Tutor

Wage/Hour Status: $12.50 Non-Degreed minimum - 9 hours in subject tutoring / At-Will

$16.00
- Degreed with minimum - 9 hours in the subject tutoring / At-Will

Reports To:

Principal

Pay Grade/Days:
Temp/Temp

Dept. /School:
Identified Campus

Date Revised:
September 2013

Primary Purpose

Provide students supplemental instructional services with appropriate learning activities in targeted areas of core curriculum to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual growth. Under the direct supervision of the classroom teacher, implement lessons and utilize instructional materials to address students' learning needs. Work with individual or small groups of students in the classroom to provide supplemental instructional services to close learning gaps, so students will successfully interact with grade level material in the regular classroom.

Qualifications

Education/Certification:

Bachelor's degree from accredited university or a minimum of 9 hours in the tutored subject

Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements and/or a minimum of 9 hours in the subject and level assigned

Demonstrated competency in the core academic subject area assigned

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

Knowledge of academic needs of students in assigned area

Knowledge of Accelerated Instruction Plan goal setting process and implementation

Demonstrated competency in the core academic subject area assigned

General knowledge of curriculum and instruction

Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior

Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience:

None

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Follow the foundation teacher's instructional design for each student assigned.

Implement instructional program for assigned students targeting areas of need as designed by the classroom teacher or Instructional Specialist.

Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.

Conduct ongoing formative assessments of student achievement and regularly discuss/report results to teacher or Instructional Specialist.

Document daily: students tutored, times tutored, and skills addressed and assessed.

If required, maintain a daily "Extra Duty Request" form to reflect actual time spent tutoring. Complete and sign the form at the end of each week.

Create a work environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of each student.

Consult with classroom teachers regarding management of student behavior according to student behavior plans.

Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.

Establish and maintain open communication with students, principals, and teachers.

Maintain a professional relationship with staff and students.

Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.

Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.

Be a positive role model for students and support mission of school district.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Working Conditions

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing. Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment.

Note:

This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.

Non

Discrimination Statement

The Waco Independent School District (District) as an equal opportunity educational provider and employer does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or genetic information in educational programs or activities that it operates or in employment matters. The District is required by Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, as well as Board policy not to discriminate in such a manner.

For information or complaints regarding compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of Title IX, contact Waco ISD Executive Director of Human Resources at ~~~ and/or Waco ISD Director of Athletics, at ~~~. For information or complaints regarding compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of Title VI and Title VII, as amended, contact Waco ISD Executive Director of Human Resources at ~~~. For information or complaints regarding compliance with…


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